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What mechanism can lead to muscle cramps?
What mechanism can lead to muscle cramps?
- Dehydration (correct)
- Excessive energy production
- Amino acid deficiency
- Increased calcium flux
Which of the following is a common symptom of muscular dystrophies?
Which of the following is a common symptom of muscular dystrophies?
- Improved motor development
- Progressive muscle wasting (correct)
- Joint stiffness
- Increased muscle strength
What is the role of dystrophin in muscle contraction?
What is the role of dystrophin in muscle contraction?
- Energy production
- Muscle phagocytosis
- Joint stabilization
- Affecting muscle contraction (correct)
Which disorder is genetically transmitted through a recessive gene on the X chromosome?
Which disorder is genetically transmitted through a recessive gene on the X chromosome?
What is the primary cause of weakness (loss of strength) in muscles due to disuse?
What is the primary cause of weakness (loss of strength) in muscles due to disuse?
Which condition can lead to rhabdomyolysis and subsequent renal failure?
Which condition can lead to rhabdomyolysis and subsequent renal failure?
What is the classification of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy based on progression?
What is the classification of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy based on progression?
'Gower's maneuver', seen in muscular dystrophies, refers to:
'Gower's maneuver', seen in muscular dystrophies, refers to:
'Polymyositis' involves inflammation of which part of the body?
'Polymyositis' involves inflammation of which part of the body?
What is the primary cause of fatigue in muscles according to the text?
What is the primary cause of fatigue in muscles according to the text?
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